How do I vacate a Judgement in Florida?
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How do I vacate a Judgement in Florida?
One of the requirements to vacate a judgment is that it be done within a reasonable time. Do not wait and do not file anything, unless you have consulted with an experienced debt defense lawyer. The most common reason to vacate a judgment is when the Defendant was not properly served with the lawsuit.
How do I get a Judgement vacated?
Just as there are two ways for a creditor to get a judgment against you, there are two ways to have the judgment vacated. They are: Appeal the judgment and have the appeals court render the original judgment void; or. Ask the original court to vacate a default judgment so that you can fight the lawsuit.
What is a proposed Judgement in a divorce?
Ordinarily, after a divorce trial one of the attorneys writes a document called a “proposed judgment,” which is supposed to contain all of the orders the court made after the trial. The other attorney and both spouses must review it to make sure it conforms with the judge’s decisions and any agreements made.